MA (Journalism & Mass Communication)

MA (Journalism & Mass Communication)Programme Structure

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• The journalism syllabus has been formulated on UNESCO guidelines

• Enriched programme structure with a fine blend of core, elective, audit, and foundation courses designed to provide all-round skills.

• Well-Equipped Audio Visual Studio based experiential learning that enhances the effectiveness of classical teaching-learning methods

• Expertise–led by in-house faculty and augmented by visiting, guest, and decorated adjunct faculty as well as accomplished Professor Emeritus

• Employability factor integrated through the Industry Connect and Centre of Excellence for Communication Development

• Enabling environment for nurturing Creativity in domains of Advertising & Broadcast and New Media

• Pedagogy is a fine blend of classroom teaching, research and application of concepts

• One of the most sought after and popular bachelor’s degree programmes in mass communication and journalism that open job opportunities in a plethora of media sectors.

• Academic structure supports capacity building and skill enhancement.

• The students are given opportunities to interact with change-makers in the society and document their experiences that are featured in the newsletter ‘What’s your Syndrome’ https://www.facebook.com/whatsyoursyndrome

• The Vishwakarma University Centre of Communication for Development (VUCCD) provides students with a ready platform to showcase their journalistic skills while learning about empowerment and development communication for the marginalised sections of the society, all under the leaders from the field.

• Students are trained to source and curate stories, edit and publish them on the VUCCD website: http://vuccd.com

• 92 Credits (Learning: Tutorials: Practice / Projects).

• Option of pursuing Major (Concentration) + Minor Specialization.

• Option to choose university level and department level minor elective and open electives.

• Possible Specializations on offer (Minimum count - 10% of admitted students)

         - Advertising & PR

         - Journalism

         - Television (Direction & Production)

• Get to work as News Reporters with various news agencies and channels

• Talented aspirants can take up the job of Sub-editor with newspapers/agencies/magazines

• TV Anchor or News Reader positions can be taken up by students with a good disposition

• Work as a Corporate Communications Executive

• Opportunities galore for scriptwriters across domains

• Public Relations Executive positions are coming up in a big way

• Advertising Copywriter job profiles require creative individuals with a command of the language

• Content Writer jobs are growing by the day and need individuals with a love for words

• Embark on an advertising career by working as an assistant to an Ad Film Director

• Advertising Account Planner profiles are available for talented multi-taskers 

• Work as Research Assistant or Fellow

• Apply for NET/SET/ PET for pursuing PhD. or teaching profession

“Advertising has always fascinated me. Hence, I chose it as my specialisation and believe the knowledge and insights I gained as a part of my learning at VU JMC will always stand me in good stead ahead in my career. Various events and co-curricular activities always keep the students on their toes. So, I feel Life @VU is simply the best.”

- Nikita Pandhare, Student

“Looking back, all the semesters were filled with interesting activities ranging from short-film direction and production and running the student’s newsletter in pre-covid times to working for VU Centre of Communication for Development during the pandemic times. Life @VU is simply the best for a media student.”

- Khushi Dave, Student

“I feel blessed to be studying at the JMC department of VU. This place is full of opportunities for media students-from learning the dynamics of media to actually getting to do things by own self. From reporting to creating features. The experienced faculty gets the best out of us every time. The facilities are at par with the best in the country. On-campus Media Coverage activities keep us engaged throughout the semester.”

- Pradyumna Lipare, Student

“VU gave me an opportunity to develop my communication skills in a professional way by providing a dynamic platform like VU Centre of Communication for Development, What’s your Syndrome’ a newsletter to reach out on social media, and several opportunities to participate in cultural activities. We were exposed to various live projects, campus to corporate lectures, industry orientation, and leadership connect programme which helped us to shape the right attitude.”

- Kunal Bodwade

• As per Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2021, Vishwakarma University, Pune is featured in the top institutions amongst 1200 universities from 98 countries/regions. These rankings assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Vishwakarma University is conferred with the Emerging University of the Year award in Western India by ASSOCHAM in its 13th Higher Education Conclave 2020.